Psychologist Found Guilty in Protest Case | Spokane News

Spokane News Today | 2 Min | The Daily News Now! · Aug 13, 2026 · 1m

A psychology post-doctorate fellow, Catherine Esperanza, was found guilty of interfering with a police officer during a May protest outside the ICE building—sparking debate over protest rights and justice. The jury deliberated just two hours before convicting her for allegedly resisting arrest by grabbing another protester, though she claimed she fell and used the person to steady herself due to a leg injury and hearing aids. She received 18 months probation, 40 hours of community service, and a ban from the ICE building—no jail time, since she’d already served two days in custody. Her case…